2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BG55 VRF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 125,475 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/04/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
BG55 VRF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2019
- 125,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BG55 VRF Mileage History
- 11/10/200836,030 mi
- 11/10/200836,030 mi
- 20/10/200945,989 mi+9,959 mi
- 27/10/200945,990 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/201055,100 mi+9,110 mi
- 22/10/201164,039 mi+8,939 mi
- 26/10/201271,721 mi+7,682 mi
- 27/10/201271,726 mi+5 mi
- 28/10/201381,683 mi+9,957 mi
- 29/10/201381,684 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/201490,121 mi+8,437 mi
- 26/10/2015100,636 mi+10,515 mi
- 26/10/2015100,636 mi
- 01/11/2016110,699 mi+10,063 mi
- 10/02/2018121,840 mi+11,141 mi
- 10/02/2018121,840 mi
- 27/03/2019125,475 mi+3,635 mi
Average of roughly 8,554 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
BG55 VRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BG55 VRF) between October 2008 and March 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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